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Materuni Waterfall

Easy Nature & Culture From $80 pp

Overview

A scenic Materuni Waterfall Day Trip offering lush rainforest scenery, cultural experiences, and one of the most beautiful waterfalls near Mount Kilimanjaro. Perfect for travelers seeking nature, light hiking, local coffee experiences, and a refreshing escape from the city.

The experience includes a scenic walk through banana farms and local Chagga villages before reaching the waterfall, where visitors can enjoy the cool water, take photos, or simply relax in nature. Many tours also include a traditional coffee-making experience, giving travelers a chance to learn about local culture and enjoy freshly prepared Tanzanian coffee.

This trip is ideal for nature lovers, couples, families, and travelers looking for a peaceful and authentic Tanzania experience without a demanding hike.

Pricing

Group Size Price Per Person (USD)
1 Person $100
4 Persons $80
9 Persons $60
10 Persons $55

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

Materuni Waterfall Tour

Around 10 am our driver guide will come to pick you at the hotel. He will drive you a bit in Moshi town before taking you on the way to Materuni waterfall and it takes 45 minutes. On the way you will take some photos of the hills surrounds mountain Kilimanjaro. On arrival you will visit some families in order to know more about their life styles and practices. Afterwards you will go to the best waterfall to enjoy and having a lunch. Then around 3pm you will have a cup of coffee prepared by you and local people you met there before drive back to your hotel in Moshi.

Return to hotel Lunch

What's Included & Excluded

Included

  • Transport
  • All fees
  • Lunch
  • Professional guide/driver
  • Reasonable wages to driver & guide
  • Bottled & mineral water
  • All government taxes

Not Included

  • Tipping (usually, 20 USD per person/group)
  • Hotel
  • Visa
  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Personal of nature expenses

Travel Information

Is this trip for you?

Novella Safaris has been running Tanzanian journeys. Our licensed guides, modern 4×4 Land Cruisers, and 24/7 in-country support make us the trusted choice for over 4,800 travellers to date. Group size is capped so every guest gets personal attention.

Transportation

All in-destination transport is included: airport pickup, park drives in custom 4×4 vehicles, inter-park transfers. International and domestic flights are not included.

Money & Payments

Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) is the local currency. USD is widely accepted at parks, lodges and shops. ATMs are available in Arusha, Moshi, Zanzibar and major hubs. We accept Visa, Mastercard, AMEX and bank wire.

Recommended Gear

Clothing: Layered, muted colours; light hiking pants, breathable shirts, warm fleece and waterproof shell.

Footwear: Broken-in walking shoes, sandals, warm socks.

Essentials: Sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, water bottle, insect repellent, small day pack, binoculars, camera with spare batteries, headlamp.

Documents: Passport (6+ months validity), visa, travel insurance, printed itinerary copies.

First-aid: Personal medication, ibuprofen, malaria prophylaxis, plasters, oral rehydration salts.

Departure & Pickup Locations

Departure: Novella Safaris office, Moshi, Tanzania.

Pickup available from: Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), Arusha Airport (ARK), Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR).

Safari Tips & Tipping

Tipping is customary and appreciated. Guideline: USD 15 per day for driver-guides, USD 10 per day for cooks, USD 5 per day for camp staff. Tips are paid at the end of the trip.

Trip Details

CategoryDay Trip
DestinationTanzania
ThemeNature & Culture
Skill LevelEasy
PaymentVisa · AMEX · MC · Wire

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Reservation & Cancellation

Reservation & Payment Terms

Deposit: 20% at reservation to confirm your booking.

Balance: Due 60 days before departure.

Accepted methods: Visa · Mastercard · AMEX · bank wire.

Documents required: Signed booking form, passport with 6+ months validity, valid visa, travel insurance.

Cancellation Policy

30+ days before departure: 20% of the total trip cost retained.

14–29 days before departure: 50% retained.

Less than 14 days: 100% retained.

If you find a replacement 14+ days before departure, no cancellation fee applies.

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